Cell Operator

Exol•Manchester, PA

1d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Operator is part of Symbotic’s Customer Operations organization, which leads day-to-day operations of its robotic material handling system and partners with onsite customers to support quality, safety, and system performance. The role is responsible for upkeep and operation of automated adapters that interface with the Symbotic structure, helping ensure system readiness and performance targets. The operator uses Human/Machine Interface (HMI) terminals to operate equipment and support the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems, or equivalent education or training.
Proficiency in system inspection functions, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
Ability to prioritize work to maximize uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work safely.
Ability to work independently of a supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
Ability to multitask and perform multiple job functions simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, equivalent experience, or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing, or an equivalent field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment is ready to run.
Process and monitor automated storage and retrieval system flow through adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound operations, to achieve throughput and cases-per-hour targets.
Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
Assess causes of system stoppages and return equipment to service using HMI and manual intervention.
Immediately communicate and escalate production-impacting issues to operational leadership.
Contribute to system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.
Perform periodic system inspections, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, and component validation.
Report out-of-spec conditions, perform root-cause corrective action, and maintain continuous operation of system components.
Use common radio etiquette and obtain instructions from leadership and operational leads.
Perform rover bot upkeep, including replacing wheels and cleaning ESD brushes and sensors.
Recover automated robotic vehicles in the Symbotic Matrix select system, including work in restrictive environments.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.